Table 5.
Factors associated with unmet need for substance use treatment among those with substance use problems, n=254†‡
Bivariable Models§ | Reduced Multivariate Model | |||
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Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | |
Predisposing factors | ||||
Age first homeless | ||||
≥50 years | 2.5 | 1.0–6.2 | 2.6 | 1.1–6.5 |
<50 years | Referent | -- | Referent | -- |
CES-D≥22¶ | 0.5 | 0.2--1.1 | -- | -- |
Additional mental health problems†† | 0.4 | 0.2–0.8 | -- | -- |
Jail or prison in past 6 months | 0.4 | 0.2–1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1–0.8 |
Enabling factors | ||||
Case manager | 0.4 | 0.2–0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2–0.8 |
Veteran status | 2.9 | 0.8–10.0 | -- | -- |
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) score ≥ 8 or Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) score ≥ 4.
5 cases were not included in the reduced multivariable model due to missing data.
We present bivariable p-values less than .20 in the unadjusted models.
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Scare (CES-D).
Addiction Severity Index (ASI) severe anxiety, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide, or attempted suicide in past 6 months.